Example sentences of "[noun pl] at [art] half " in BNC.
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| 1 | Written premiums at the half year were up 13.6% from $600.1m to $681.5m reflecting a much higher average premium across the whole account with some selective growth offset by a reduction in large fleet business . |
| 2 | Following a deficit of $8.9m in the second quarter ( 1992 : $7.8m loss ) losses at the half year were $9.6m ( 1992 : $9.6m loss ) on premium income up 10% . |
| 3 | In Australia , losses at the half year were down from $7.0m to $5.2m following a deficit in the second quarter only marginally better at $3.4m ( 1992 : $3.5m loss ) . |
| 4 | There was a less than satisfactory result in Europe , although losses at the half year were marginally lower at $20.2m ( 1992 : $20.6m loss ) following a deficit in the second quarter down from $9.4m to $8.2m . |
| 5 | ‘ In the United Kingdom action on expenses and more selective underwriting procedures have resulted in a substantial reduction in underwriting losses at the half year , even after additional reserve strengthening . |
| 6 | There was an encouraging increase in net investment earnings at the half year . |
| 7 | Yorkshire Electricity , regarded as one of the sparkier electricity companies , generated better than expected profits at the half year — up 28% to £42.5m — despite increased provisions of £24m against restructuring costs . |
| 8 | Following a tax charge of $21.0m and a contribution from minorities of $0.3m , the profit attributable to shareholders at the half year was $105.5m ( 1992 : $14.8m loss ) equivalent to earnings per share of 21.5p ( 1992 : 3.4p loss per share ) . |